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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
Something About Figs.

Mr.. II. W. Busk, of Orange county, Fla,
writes an interesting letter to the Florida
Dispatch about fig seedlings. He says that
these plants are remarkable for the fat and
fieshy receptacle in which the seeds are ill-
mersed. In the case of the common nc.
cross rtiliZation-generally so easy IL no
noecious plants-is next to impossible the
male and female flowers being crowded to-
gether inside the fleshy fruit, the flowers
being the minute bristle-lille excrescences
always observable in the small cavity at the
apex of the fig. Seedlings of the edible fig
vary much in size, flavor, form and color,
and the numerous forms-upwards of a
hundred-now grown have been raised in
French, Spanish and Italian gardens.
Doubtless some Of these are merely cult
waited varieties, as, from the reason given
above, any systematic course of inter-cross-
ing is next to impossible; yet, from the va
riety of fruits obtained, when seeds of inn
ported figs are sown it seems to point to
hybridization having previously been eff
fected at some time or other. A good method
of cleaning the seeds of figs and other pulpy
fruits in small quantities is to cut open the
fruit and separate the seeds as clearly as
possible with the fingers, then lay them on
a coarse towel and rub until dry; the pulp
quickly becomes absorbed by the cloth, or
they may be cleaned like strawberry seed
by rubbing with clean, dry sand. The seed,
being rather fine, should be sown in shallow
boxes or protected beds, pressed down firmly
with a smooth board and barely covered
with fine soil, transplanting to other beds
when large enough to handle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
How to Protect the Grape Cron.

One OF the great troubles of the grape
growers is the rot. Since the rot first an
peared on grapes, says the Philadelphia
Record, many experiments have been made
in order not only to prevent its ravages but
to stamp out the disease, and, although the
damage annually reduced, yet it is still a
formidable enemy to the grape grower. As
the work around the vines must be done
early, no time can now be lost All the old
Wood-or decayed rubbish around the vines
must be destroyed by fire, and the ground
made perfectly clean before it shall be plowed
or disturbed, then saturated with solution
Of copperas, which is prepared by dissolving
one pound of copperas in six gallons of lime
water. As the disease is propagated by dis
eased berries, the work does not cease until
the endof the season, so every one that shows
the slightest signs of attack must be thrown
INTO the fire and completely consumed. 1t
Will not do to bury the berries or attempt to
Destroy them in any other manner This
work Will be very laborious, but every year
thereafter the cases will be fewer and the
work will decrease. If all the growers in a
NV OOS5GbutT IL WOulu DE
their mutual advantage. Wet weather
Svery favorable to the rot, as it has been
noticed that its ravages are not so great
uurlng periods of drought The success at
.endlng the bagging of grapes is due to the
,act that the clusters are kept dry, but the
tagging of the grapes must be done Just as
soon as the young clusters shall have been
lorined, as it will not do to postpone the
work till later. In some sections resort is
uad to roofing the vines with boards or mus
M IN which method has proved successful
Inc grape rot is a disease which is annually
propagated by spores, and to destroy these
spores IS to prevent the spread Of the dis
s'se; but it may require several seasons
"siore the disease can be entirely destroyed.
Inc proper fertilization Of the crop is also
@lother important matter as well as good
puitivation. The grape crop is very val
uao'e one as less labor is required in the
vineyard, when free from disease, than is
necessary for grain crops, while the profits
ue much larger. 1t pays, therefore, to
make ma every attempt TO prevent the rot, and
III grape growers should unite in the effort.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
nESnLITTIONS

RESOLUTIONS.
BY Alderman r. d. Bogart: vHfl
Resolved That all that portion of the tract of
land lying south of seventh street and west of
Barnard street, recently purchased by the city OF
Savannah from r. X. Mousseau ct al known as
part of Dillon's tract, be sold in front Of the
Court House of Chatham county at public Gut
cry to the highest bidder, on the FIRST TUES
DAY, being the THIRD DAY OF MAY next he
tween the usual hours of Sherih's sale begin
ming at II O'Clock a. m. That the several blocks
OF lots in said tract be valued at sich valuation
as to aggregate the sum Of seventy thousand
1870 COO dollars; that each Of the said blocks be
put up for sale at such valuation az may be fixed
and no block shall be sold at n less valuation
than that fixed thereon as the minimum price
therefor.
That the Committee on City Lots be charged
with the duty of fixing the valuation on the said
blocks TO be sold and the same shall be sold by
the City Marshal under the superintendent OF
said Committee on City Lots as above directed
Terms, either all cash or onefourth cash, one
fourth first of September, 1887, balance first of
September, 1888, interest at per cent on defer
red payments. Mortgage to secure unpaid pur-
chase money, purchasers paying for title. BE 1t
further
ResoiUed, That tho Clerk of Council publish
the foregoing resolutions daily until day OF sale
Adopted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
A New Forage Plant.

Inc gainesville Record OF Florida says
~ mat section new forage plant is being
s-i'loouced this year which has proven itself
.ar superior to milo maize, German millet
y any OF those plants 1t is called Teosinte,
south American plant, and will not pro
uuce seed here. Rev. A. p. Ashurt, living
ueor Mrs. Baileys residence, purchased an
ounce last year (his attention having been
'o'ied to it by a friend, and found it far
hyperion TO any recommendation given it.
~ can be cut several times during the sea-
soh' VIII grow up Immediately and does not
oecome hard on tough like other forage
plans. Horses, cattle and even pigs and
s'iicKens are very fond of It, The Commits
soher OF Agriculture has sent the Record a
sew small packages of these seeds for free
ai.oTlloutlon. Persons owning cows espe-
-'aiiy viii do well TO try this new plant.
lOa,lan astronomers place the age of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
MACHINERY.
MACHINERY.
Machinery! Machinery !
Cheap and Good and Easy Terms.

A LIGHTHOUSE POWER HORIZONTAL
4 FIRE BOX BOILERS new.
! Fifteen-Ilorse Power second hand Return
Tubular Boiler.
Fifty-Horse Power new Return Tubular
Boiler
aThirty Horse Power new Return Tubular
Boilers.
! Twenty-flve-Hor Power new Return
Tubular Boiler.
Twelve Horse Power Horizontal Centre
Crank Engines, on sls new
? Eight Horse Power Horizontal Side Crank
Engines on sillS new
! Eighth Horse Power (second-hand) Horizontal
Side Crank Engine, wheels.
l SiX-iIorse Power Horizontal Side Crank En-
gines. ON wheels uew).
2 Six Horse Power Horizontal Side Crank En-
gnes, on sills new.
Also, Circular Saw Mills, Saws Betting Pipe
and Fittings, Brass Goods, Insprators, etc. Adj
dress
SchOfield'S Iron Works,
MACON, GEORGIA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
Building Sites.

Another very desirable site for dwelling, be-
ing several feet higher than the land on the east
side Of the park, is on the south side OF Hall
street. near the residence recently purchased by
Mr.. Randolph Arson. This lot is 4lxl30 feet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
OFFICE Cry MARSHAL.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April %, 1881
Under and by virtue of the above resolution
of Council, / will sell the above described land
in front OF the Court House in the city Of Savan-
nah, Chatham county, Ga, 10 the highest and
best bidder between the hours of II a. m. and z
p IN. O'Clock on the THIRD DAY or MAY,
1887 ROBERT j. WADE,
City Marshal.
This April 23d, 1887.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
Phillips Digestible Cocoa

Unlike other cocoas or chocolates, 10 Is not
greasy, and though containing al the nutriment
OF the richest cocoa bean, IL is so prepared that
IL will not disturb digestion, and makes deli
eious table drink. All druggists and grocev
keen IL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
NOTICE.
CRY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL

'INHE following resolution was adopted by the
/ City Council of Savannah at meeting held
this day FRANK f. REBARER.
Clerk Of Council.
BY Alderman Haines-
ResolUed, In the matter Of the sale Of the
Dillon tract under resolution adopted by Coun-
Gil at meeting of April 20, 1887, that the blocks
be numbered by letters from north to south,
the first block being lettered "A, the letter 'J'
being omitted.
The first tier Of blocks from north to south be-
ing a, y, G, ID and Il.
G, II, / and X
The third tier from north to south being L, NJ,
n and o.
The fourth tier from north to south being P,
Q, r, s and r.
'The fifth tier from north to south being U, V,
w, x and Y.
The upset price shall be as fixed by the Com
.,,itt,,s, On (fffv Iotg Qg foliOwgs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

On Jones street, facing south, near Lincoln,
have a lot G0x100, with two small houses on the
rear. This is asplendid location for one or two
brick residences
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
Dwellings, Et(

Two-story residence on basement, beautiful
located, on Gordon street, near Drayton SIRE
The location of this property, the size of =
house, it's surroundings and conveniencesf1
unite to make 1t q desirable purchase. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
The Real Estate Market
Continues Good.

My sales for March and thus far in April
have been exceedingly good
The number of transactions compares favor
ably with any month of the one hundred and
twenty-five that have been in the business. y
expect TO sell more during April, May and
June Cd. W than have ever done before.
The people of Savannah continue to show an
abiding faith in her future.
Try and make your selections from the list be-
low.
If you are very particular and cannot, let me
know what you want and will find It for you.
G. H. DORSETT,
Real Estate Dealer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

Brick residence on Jones street, east Of WIN
aler, suitable for a small family. The locatfa
is admirable, and the terms of payment as ea6
as can be desired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

Gwimett street, In view of the possibility OF
having an asphalt pavement at an early day,
has grown wonderfully in popularity. I have
just sold the last improved property that | had
on this street. but have one lot on this street
which Is wonderfully low, southern front, 32x130.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

Brick residence on Jones street, east or WU0E'
aker, suitable for small family. The locatt16
is admirable, and the terms of payment as e4dH
as can be desired.
Three fine residences, prices ranging frtNM
$4,000 to $4,000. Location and particti;lk1
given privately to bona fide inqurers M
Brick residence on Taylor street. Fine chaill
for home. Three bedrooms bath, two pari6z1
back piazza dlning.room kitchen, servane&
room, and brick outbuilding. Renting for ten
dollars per month. The location, between two
car lines, near the churches, schools and pdr~
convenience Of arrangement and price recd11f
mend this to those who desire to buy house, -
well as TO investors. M
very convenient residence in the Easter.
part Of the city, fronting on a square, imnie0.
ately upon a car line. Every convenience, hotn
large and convenient, neighborhood good. 4
Another snug residence, price $i,1OO, on Dstly
just west of West Broad; party leaving the CT
A very neat and convenient cottage, WIN
quito large yard, on Second avenue, near h
street This Is a nice place, in locality th.[
is increasing in popularity every day and wilt
a short time increase largely in value. ar
Four new two-story cottages, with bath rooGl~
IN each, in the eastern part of the city. Qr-
the place for those employed in that sectionk3
the city. Snug and comfortable A good nvecAI
ment, where the choice OF tenants should -
possible.
A capital threc-story residence near the Mar
ket. All the couvenienceS, large rooms, wide
halls, bath room on each floor Property in
good order.
A commodious and well arranged warehouse,
one story on the Bay level and one story on
River street level. Well adapted TO cotton.
heavy groceries or other merchandise. The ex
tension Of the River Street railroad 20. r. r. ex
tension) viii bring cars up TO this property.
The very valuable property adjoining the
Pulaski House known as the Pulaski Stables
This property rents readily at a rate which viii
pay good interest on the investment Such
eligibly located property, in the centre OF the
business circle, is seldom offered, and the care
full attention Of investors is directed To it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

SlUUUO
NoTE.--MGps lettered as above and with valu-
atoms placed thereon can be seen at the Office OF
the Clerk Of Council from A. NJ. until p. NJ,
and from 1 10 2. ~. dolly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

Three fine residences, prices ranging fr4
$4,000 to $4,000. Location and partictii1
given privately to bona fide inquirers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
By J. Mclaughlin & Son.
LEGAL SALES.
DILLON TRACT FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

CITY OF SAvANYAH OFFICE CLERK OF Council,
April %, 1887.
The following resolutions were adopted by the
City Council of Savannah at meeting of April
Goth, 1887.
FRANK T.. REBARER,
lesrly Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

italian astronomers place the age of the
III o.lq at S0,000,000 years. and are agreed
0oa l' ~ has been peopled for about $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

WANTED, salesman travelling in the South
w to sell a superior grade Of Vinegar as
side line. For particulars address j. NJ. PAT
TERSON, Windfall. Ind.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS, Is Words or
more, in this column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD, Cash IN Adraace, each
insertion.
Everybody toho has any ,Cont to supply
anything to buy or sell, any business or
accommodations to secure; indeed, any toiSh
to gratify should advertise tn this column
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

NOR RENT, house on Tattnall between Harris
Il and Liberty streets, with all modern i'm
provemenus. GEO. w. PARISH, No 1913 St.
Julian street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

A very convenient residence in the Easter
part Of the city. fronting on a square, imn1e0-
ately upon car line. Every convenience, hot~
large and convenient neighborhood good. It'd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
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ROOMS TO RENT.
HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT

NOR RENT, the Buckingham House at the
Il Isle of Hope, with bath house; artesian
water on place. Apply to THOS. HENDERSON,
1873 York street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

WANTED. men. women, boys and girls to
w earn $40 per month at their own homes: a
nice. light, easy and profitable business; costly
outfit Of samples package Of goods and full
instructions sent for Zoe. Address IL. G. ROW
ELL e. co, Rutland Vt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

limited number of lots on the hill on Gwn.
nett and West Broad have been placed In my
hands for sale. These lots are d0xi00 and win
only be sold 20 approved purchasers, but VIII be
sold at low prices 10 secure good neighbor-
hood.
An examination Of the plat at my office win
demonstrate the low prices we have put upoD
this property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

NOR RENT, store No. 14016 Congress street,
Il formerly occupied by c. F. Graham; pos
session given May list For terms, etc, apply to
MEINHARD BROS. & co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
MIsCELLANEOUS WANTS.

WANTED, gentle horse TO drive in a pony
w phaeton two or three times a week for the
summer months Address, with particulars, g.,
No. 1872 CASTOR street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

A fine corner lot near the line Of Burroughs
street, Just beyond Anderson-this Is an fnv0sti
ment that IS bound 10 pas profit x thu
huIer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

A capital three-story residence near the Mar
ket. All the conveniences large rooms, wide
halls, bath room on each floor. Property in
good order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

Another snug residence price 81, 100, on DtiAY
just west of West Broad; party leaving the citM
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

EXTANTED-LADY, active and intelligent, to
wv represent, in her own locality, an old firm;
references required; permanent position and
good salary. 3. J. JOHNSON, Manager 10
Barclay street. New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE. Laths, Shingles, Flooring, Ceiling
j Misunderstanding and Framing Lumber
Office and yard Taylor and East Broad streets.
Telephone No. 211. REPPARD q co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

A very neat and convenient cottage, WIN
quito large yard, on Second avenue, near h
street. This is nice place, in locality th1@
is increasing in popularity every day and will e.
a short time increase largely in value. fsf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

very cheap lot (secured by payment of ons
near Burroughs
The rate at which this section is being do
veloped is truly wonderful.
The people seem Just to have realized that
this is one Of the highest points in the city.
A fine class of residences neat comfortable
and slightly, but not pretentious are being
erected all over this section uutil il Is scarcely
recognizable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

NEIDLINGER & RABUN are still selling
~ slightly soiled Buggy Harness, Trunks and
Satchels very cheap. Imported English Saddles
at half price
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-02

We solicit articles for this department.
The name Of the writer should accompany
the letter or article, not necessarily for pub
location, but as an evidence of good faith.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-12
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

JOE JEFFERSON will not act after the middle of
December. He goes South then and gives him
self up to the art of agriculture.
Elk CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM r. MORRISON has
declined to receive pension of 500 year. to
which he is entitled as a survivor of the Mex
lean war.
WOMEN who can play the fiddle are all the
rage in Boston. The Hub folks now frown on
the banjo. and the squeak of the catgut is heard
in the houses of the exclusive.
THE Rev. James III. Wilbur, whose death has
been announced at Walla Walla, built the first
churches at Salem. Portland and Oregon City,
and founded two flourishing seminaries in Ore
gon.
THE recently-discovered petty cash-book kept
by Dickens during his term of service with Mr.
Blaekmore shows that his salary of lbs Cd week
was raised on the LIST of August, 1928, to l5s a
week.
WILBUR T. CHAMBERLAIN, of Norwich. Conn,
went to London several months ago bearing GER
tain dynamite projecti1es of his own invention,
desiring to sell them to the British government.
He has been very successful in his negotiations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-12

Ii Governor Oglesby had let the law take
Its course, or If he had committed the sem
tence of all. no such questions as we have
suggested could have arisen. People might
have been pleased displeased. but the fair
ness of the trial and the righteousness of the
sentence could not have been called in ques-
ton. The Governor could have said: 1.-THE
trial was fair. the condemnation just. but it is
my prerogative to exercise mercy" But now
ne says virtually, 81 find the court. in saying
all were equally guilty. made mistake and
in saying that, the Governor SAYS the court
erred in its sentence. and an error in the SEN
tence is an error in the verdict, and error in
the verdict is an error in the trial, etc., etc.
The Sentinel.
We quote this simply to call attention to
the fact that Governor Oglesby did say pre-
cisely what the Sentinel says be should have
said. and did not say what the Sentinel says
he said. The Governor explicitly states that
he believes the condemnation just, the SEN
teEce warranted, and the convicted men to
have been guilty; but he exercised his prerog-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-12
TIE FIRE RECORD.
Burning OF Warehouse and 1900 Bales OF
Cotton, Involving "a Loss of $3.50, 600.

Burning OF Warehouse and 1900 Bales OF
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 11.-At 2:45 o'clock
this afternoon fire discovered in the large
cotton-shed owned by Brooks, Nelly & Co.
Fire-engine No. 3, which is located Just across
the street from the shed, promptly responded to
the alarm and was quickly reinforced by the
entire fire department of the city, but the
flames had gained great Roadway and soon en-
veloped 300 bales of cotton which were stored
within. The entire amount was almost de-
stroyed. and the salvage will not exceed 10 per
cent. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it
possibly came from parlor match. which, be-
ing trod on. ignited and set fire to scraps of
loose cotton which covered the ground The
loss cotton is estimated at
$3.50, 900; insured for 5000, 900 in the following
companies: Phoenix and Bluff City, of Mem
phis, $50, 600 each; Planters and fernando, of
Memphis 81 600 each; Peoples. Factors and
Home of Memphis, and London and Lancashire
of London. $4,000 each; Queen of England
81. 500; Niagara, of New York, Firemans Fund
of California, Sun Fire. of England, Merchants
Of Newark, London Assurance Corporation In
surance Corporation of North America CONNER
cial Union, of London Boydston, of Boston
Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia, Lion, of London,
Southern, of New Orleans. Equitable of Nash.
vile, Springfield, of Springfield. Mass Germa-
Hamburg. Bremen, American Central and Fact,
ors' and Traders, of New Orleans So 500 each.
The shed was damaged to the extent of S25 600
which was uninsured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-12

Four negroes in an interior town Of Ken
lucky were recently sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary Ter one year for having brutality
beaten two women, of whose conduct they did
not approve. Application was made to Gov.
Buckner for pardon on the ground that
''these offenders, concerning with numerous
others variously armed, constituted them
selves into mob for the purpose OF abating
an evil which it was the duty and power of
the civil officers to suppress" The Governor
very properly refused the application. That
it should be made such grounds illustrates
the prevalent confusion in regard to the en-
forcement of law and the rights and duties of
citizens